Hospice RN Case Manager: Lead Patient Care & Care Plans

Optum; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k and stock purchase program

Job summary

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group and aligned with Optum, seeks an RN to provide compassionate hospice care in Baton Rouge, LA. The nurse will conduct the initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral and lead care planning for each patient.

Responsibilities include assessing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, coordinating with the IDG, and teaching families self-care techniques. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the practice state.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation to determine hospice eligibility within 48 hours of referral.
• Assesses patient/family physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-evaluates at least every 15 days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care.
• Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.
• Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician and IDG daily.
• Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• Provides care in diverse home situations regardless of race, creed, color, age, or finances.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Heart of Hospice, part of the LHC Group and aligned with Optum, seeks an RN to provide compassionate hospice care in Baton Rouge, LA. The nurse will conduct the initial evaluation within 48 hours of referral and lead care planning for each patient.

Responsibilities include assessing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, coordinating with the IDG, and teaching families self-care techniques. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.